Actuator Cable Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the cover from the cruise actuator.
Remove the plug hole plate. See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Move the throttle in the direction of the arrow and hold.
Remove the end fitting of the actuator cable from the throttle.

Fig 1: Removing Actuator Cable (1 Of 4)
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Squeeze the hooks of the grommet, and remove the actuator cable.

Fig 2: Removing Actuator Cable (2 Of 4)
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Remove the end fitting of the actuator cable from the cruise actuator.

Fig 3: Removing Actuator Cable (3 Of 4)
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Squeeze the hooks of the grommet, and remove it from the cruise actuator.
Remove the actuator cable.

Fig 4: Removing Actuator Cable (4 Of 4)
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